SOTU Concerns Vets

SSG Norman Lihou — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:59:04 -0500

The Obama administration and Congress have also been wrestling with an overhaul of the troubled Department of Veterans Affairs and providing better mental health services for vets.

Groups such as the Military Officers Association of America and the VFW said Friday that they want Obama to show a willingness to compromise on spending cuts and to vow support for veterans’ health care struggles.

The White House has been dropping hints in recent days about which issues will be included in the annual speech to the nation, and the president appears poised to focus on cybersecurity, terrorism and domestic civilian issues such as broadband Internet service, paid leave for federal workers and community college tuition.

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Terrorism, cybersecurity likely to supersede military topics in State of the Union

Servicemember and veteran groups say looming budget cuts and health care services will be their top concerns when President Barack Obama takes the podium Tuesday night for his State of the Union address.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Jan 20 at 2015 2:11 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 14:11:28 -0500

"The presidential address is a showcase of top policy issues for the general American public, and the White House has not signaled that it will discuss more military-centric issues such as troop compensation or veterans’ issues."

Not terribly surprised.